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July 9, 2026
Bovington: Garrison Coworking Hub for Military spouses to work & connect
We’ve got just the spot! The MCN (Military Coworking Network) Bovington hub. Your little slice of calm, focus and unlimited tea/coffee heaven.
For just £30 a year (yep, a whole year!), you’ll get:
✅ Access to a professional office space
✅ 900 hours of coworking, about 75 hours per month
✅ Screens ready to go
✅ Free use of a colour printer/scanner/photocopier
✅ Good, reliable Wi-Fi
We offer a FREE trial session (3 hours)! Would you like to get booked in for a look around and a proper test-run of the space? Drop us a message if you’ve got any questions, we’d love to help.
Click Bovington | Military Coworking Network to find out more and grab your spot!
Blandford: Garrison Coworking Hub for Military spouses to work & connect
Dorset: Bovington/Lulworth/Wool summer bus services
MoreBus "Breezer" summer bus services 30 & 31 runs every day of the week. The Breezer 30 and 31 services will be similar to last year.
FirstBus "Coaster" summer bus service 55 also started running on the 23rd May, and the year-round X54 is running to its enhanced summer timetable (extended from Wareham to Swanage).
Breezer 30 runs between Weymouth and Swanage, roughly one an hour, calling at Osmington, Winfrith, Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Wool station, Wareham town and station, Corfe Castle and Swanage. Some journeys start/end at Dorchester.
Breezer 31 runs hourly in an anticlockwise circle from Wool station, calling at Winfrith, Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. On schooldays, the service ends at around 13:30. On other days, the service runs on through the afternoon. The 31 is expected to continue running on weekends only until early November, as last year.
Coaster X54 runs between Weymouth and Swanage at irregular intervals, calling at Osmington, Winfrith, Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Wool station, Wareham town and station, Corfe Castle and Swanage. It is expected that the X54 will be augmented by open-top service X50 during the school summer holiday period, as last year.
Coaster 55 runs hourly in a clockwise circle from Wool station, calling at Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Winfrith then back to Wool station.
First shuttle bus 52 will run roughly every half hour between Wool station and the Tank Museum on special event days.
Full timetables can be found HERE
Catterick: Foxglove Covert Summer Activity Days
Fun-filled activity days at your Local Nature Reserve. Activities include Pond-dipping, Children's Trail, Crafts and Games!
Looking for a day of nature-themed fun this summer holiday?
Why not join us at Foxglove Covert to explore the reserve and discover some of the wonderful animals and plants that live here!
We have a great lineup of activities to keep your little explorers entertained:
Guided Pond-Dipping: Discover the amazing, hidden creatures that live beneath the surface of our ponds!
Children’s Trail: Follow the trail around the reserve and discover more about the incredible insects that live on the reserve.
Crafts & Games: Spend some time in the Field Centre with nature-themed crafts and activities.
Pond-Dipping and Field Centre activities run every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the school holidays, from 10am to 3pm, commencing 21/07/2026.
Trail Sheets are available to purchase from the Field Centre anytime during our normal holiday opening hours.
There is no need to book in advance, just turn up on the day! However, you can register your interest on Eventbrite to let us know you're coming
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Blandford: Garrison cinema showing 'Evil Dead Burn' - Fri 10th & Wed 15th July
Food and drink available to purchase at the door.
Adult (15+) £4
Senior (60+) £3
Student £3
Cinema Price changes.
From 25 June to 1 September 2026 (inclusive), VAT will be cut from 20% to 5% on eligible activities and items, and this applies to certain cinema tickets.
This saving will be applied to all Family and Child tickets purchased during this period.
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Child Ticket £3 £2.63
Family Ticket £11 £9.63
For more information and to watch trailers click https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford
Dorset: Summer concerts nights at the castle Fri 24th - Sun 26th July
Credit: VisitDorset.com
Experience three unforgettable summer evenings of music, magic and light at Corfe Castle, one of Dorset's most iconic landmarks. From 24–26 July 2026, the dramatic castle ruins provide a stunning outdoor backdrop for the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO), presenting spectacular live performances for all ages.
For full details click HERE
Aldershot: Tourist Information Centre
For further information and opening times please click HERE
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub





